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I needed a Slitting Saw Mandrel and so thought I would share the build. This article does not include all of the dimensions, more just pointers and approach. This particular mandrel was made for 16mm bore slitting saws. You can buy these readily and they are one of the best sizes for a small model … Read more
I bought this solid carbide slitting saw at the Midlands Model Engineering Exhibition in 2014 and have been using it for some time on various materials. At the weekend I decided to use this blade to saw a mild steel bearing block into 2 parts. I had already drilled 2 vertical holes through the blocks … Read more